Chicken Pesto Sandwich Recipe
Enjoy a delicious Chicken Pesto Sandwich with warm, toasty bread, juicy chicken, tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella accented with Italian seasoning and buttery pesto.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 sandwiches
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Toasting
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approximately 1 pound)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
For the Sandwiches:
- 4 ciabatta rolls (sliced in half horizontally)
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (divided, optional)
- ⅓ cup pesto (divided)
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella (sliced)
- 4 Roma tomatoes (sliced)
- Avocado oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create 4 evenly-sized cutlets. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Toast the Ciabatta: Toast sliced ciabatta rolls in the skillet until lightly golden.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread mayonnaise and pesto on ciabatta halves. Top with chicken, mozzarella, tomatoes, and remaining ciabatta halves. Cook in skillet until cheese melts.
Notes
- Leftovers: Refrigerate any leftover sandwiches for one day.
- Reheating: Wrap sandwiches in foil and heat in the oven until heated through for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 541 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 892mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.03g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 77mg
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